Winter hates having to pretend not to have feelings for Qrow. She had thought that if she ever saw him again alive, then it would be a happy reunion, and possibly the start of a relationship. Now, however, she is only confused and scared. Why is Qrow being so distant when they are around other people? What about his past makes him so dangerous? Does Winter really love him, or are these feelings just figments of her imagination? Not helping in her internal struggle, an unfamiliar and handsome man has entered the picture, and has no qualms in presenting his exact feelings for Winter. Qrow is on edge: Gale's murderer, a pyromaniac named Singe Volant, had said he would go to Vacuo to kidnap Ruby and kill her friends, so Qrow has to stay on the lookout. At the same time, he has to determine wether or not Gale's last theory was true: that Qrow doesn't have a bad luck semblance. It was this semblance that held him back from ever pursuing any kind of long-lasting romantic relationship. However, if Gale was right, and Qrow is free to love, then can he prove to himself that he is worthy of dating Winter Schnee?

"What's wrong, Ice Queen?" He puts his arm on the wall, stopping her. "Qrow, I don't have time for this," she turns the other way, then Qrow grabs her arm. "Nothing is wrong, leave me alone." She looks away, Qrow grabs her by the waist.... Her eyes widen.... Winter is dealing with many things; Her father, the general, her comrades, and the war. She tries not to show any pain whatsoever, but that takes advantage with her actions, feelings, and emotions. Qrow is worried about her, beside the feelings, he is worried that if she doesn't let out these feelings, she would fall into the darkness. #Credit to Alcatraz for the cover!# *This is my first ever Rwby fanfic! I hope you guys enjoy reading this as I enjoy writing this.* *Also, there may be some errors and still under editing, so pls spare me if there's any errors ^^* (Published May 2016)